First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh during their marriage ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh during their marriage ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy, along with flower girl Amanda Wenham (L) and matron of honour Tracey Moloney, pose with an Andy Warhol quote at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy, along with flower girl Amanda Wenham (L) and matron of honour Tracey Moloney, pose with an Andy Warhol quote at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler pose after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler pose after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler pose after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler pose after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Trent Kandler gets ready for his big day at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Trent Kandler gets ready for his big day at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Trent Kandler gets ready for his big day at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Trent Kandler gets ready for his big day at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler walk down the aisle after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler walk down the aisle after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (R) and Trent Kandler talk to media after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (R) and Trent Kandler talk to media after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (R) and Trent Kandler kiss while rubbing a giant greenstone (pounamu) after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (R) and Trent Kandler kiss while rubbing a giant greenstone (pounamu) after being married at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Two Lego men decorate the top of Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler's wedding cake prior to the reception at Martin Bosley's on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Two Lego men decorate the top of Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler's wedding cake prior to the reception at Martin Bosley's on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler are married by celebrant Kerry Prendergast at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler are married by celebrant Kerry Prendergast at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Trent Kandler and Paul McCarthy on their way to get ready for their wedding at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Trent Kandler and Paul McCarthy on their way to get ready for their wedding at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler are married by celebrant Kerry Prendergast at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler are married by celebrant Kerry Prendergast at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh with celebrant Kerry Prendergast during their marriage ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh with celebrant Kerry Prendergast during their marriage ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

First Australian Gay Couple Married In New Zealand

Hagen Hopkins

Trent Kandler talks to his matron of honour Tracey Moloney while husband-to-be Paul McCarthy and flower girl Amanda Wenham look on at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

Trent Kandler talks to his matron of honour Tracey Moloney while husband-to-be Paul McCarthy and flower girl Amanda Wenham look on at the Museum Hotel on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand.

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Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh during their marriage... News PhotoCeremony,Enjoyment,Human Interest,Laughing,New Zealand,People,Vertical,Waist Up,Wellington - New ZealandPhotographer Hagen HopkinsCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesWELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 19: Paul McCarthy (L) and Trent Kandler enjoy a laugh during their marriage ceremony at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on August 19, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. Australian gay couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler were flown to Wellington by Tourism New Zealand in a promotion to highlight to Australians that same-sex marriage is legal in New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)